Government
Zoeller: Problem-solving courts may help fight Rx abuse
October 8, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said a newly formed prescription drug abuse task force will examine whether special
problem-solving courts may be a venue for fighting prescription painkiller abuse.
MoreJudges’, prosecutors’ pension funds receive split of surplus reserves
October 4, 2012
IL StaffIndiana’s Judges’ Pension Fund and Prosecutors’ Pension Fund will receive nearly 30 percent of the $360
million in surplus money from the state reserves, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
MoreCommittee taking another look at emancipation law
October 1, 2012
IL StaffThe Child Custody and Support Advisory Committee meets Tuesday to discuss the law passed during the 2012 legislative session
that reduced the age of emancipation to 19 for child support purposes.
MoreZoeller, senators at odds over immigration law
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana lawmakers seek to intervene with aid of Kansas official Kris Kobach.
MoreVictim funds create legal, public policy issues
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordKenneth Feinberg, an authority on victim compensation funds, says circumstances warranting these types of programs are "rare."
MoreNew provisions shine light on patent process
September 26, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlOne addition under the America Invents Act is the public has the opportunity to participate in pre- and post-grant reviews.
MoreTask force, billboards part of AG’s prescription drug abuse fight
September 24, 2012
IL StaffBillboards around Indiana are part of an awareness campaign about the dangers of prescription drug abuse announced Monday
by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
MorePayne resigns as head of DCS
September 24, 2012
Jennifer NelsonJames W. Payne, the director of the Indiana Department of Child Services since 2004, submitted his resignation letter Monday
to Gov. Mitch Daniels. The resignation comes after news reports raised questions about his involvement in DCS actions pertaining
to his grandchildren.
MoreStudy committees to look at workers’ comp, criminal history
September 24, 2012
IL StaffThis week at the Statehouse, interim committees will discuss issues including criminal history, criminal sentences and workers’
compensation.
MoreChief justice approves master jury list
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson has signed off on the 2013 master list for jury pool assembly. The Judicial Technology
& Automation and Jury committees merged data from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Department of Revenue to create the
list. Any obvious duplicate information, errors or nonqualified persons were removed.
MoreDCS launching pilot to address children with mental health issues
September 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Department of Child Services announced Monday that it will fund a two-month pilot program that will utilize local services
to provide help for juveniles with mental health issues.
MoreGovernor appoints Rush to Supreme Court
September 14, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has selected Tippecanoe Superior Judge Loretta Rush to sit on the Indiana Supreme Court. Rush is the second
woman to serve on the state's highest court.
MoreAttorney general’s office will now represent DCS on appeal
September 13, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Thursday afternoon that the attorney general’s office will take over
appellate representation of the Department of Child Services. DCS currently utilizes attorneys of its choice in appellate
matters.
MoreProposed med mal complaint fee divides Court of Appeals
September 13, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn a dissent from Judge Nancy Vaidik involving a proposed medical malpractice complaint filed with the Department of Insurance
before filing fees were paid, Vaidik claimed Judge James Kirsch created a new test to determine whether a complaint is timely
filed and shifted the burden of ensuring fees are paid to the Department of Insurance instead of the attorney.
MoreMan’s barking dogs did not violate noise ordinance
September 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonAn Indianapolis man will be able to keep all four of his dogs after the Indiana Court of Appeals found that complaints by
just one neighbor about barking didn’t support finding he violated a local noise ordinance. The trial judge had ordered
he get rid of two of his dogs.
MoreSept. 11 victims fund chief shares poignant, practical experience
September 12, 2012
Dave StaffordKenneth Feinberg brought tears to many of the attorneys who heard him speak Tuesday at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney
School of Law in Indianapolis about overseeing the compensation fund for victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.
MoreLawsuits test gun restrictions at polling places, local regulations
September 12, 2012
Dave StaffordCan you carry a gun to the ballot box? With a few narrow exceptions, the answer appears to be yes. A lawsuit filed last month
in St. Joseph Superior Court could clarify further whether a 2011 law that voids local firearm regulations would make efforts
to keep guns out of voting precincts illegal.
MoreCCEC Work Group proposes sweeping revision to the Indiana Criminal Code
September 12, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana General Assembly’s Criminal Code Evaluation Commission has started another round of hearings to collect
data and recommendations for revising the state’s criminal statutes. A key element of this review will be an extensive
study of significant sections of Title 35 by the CCEC Work Group.
MoreLSA leaves opinions at the door
September 12, 2012
In a world of partisan wrangling, the Legislative Services Agency has “jealously guarded” its nonpartisan
nature.
MoreSex offender registry listings subject of court appeals
September 12, 2012
Dave StaffordThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals says DOC must fix errors; The Indiana Court of Appeals recently heard an ex post facto claim.
MoreAttorneys seek to help homeless veterans
September 12, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlLegal issues are often obstacles in veterans finding permanent housing.
MoreSept. 11, State Fair compensation expert Feinberg to speak
September 10, 2012
Dave StaffordAttorney and victim compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg will speak Tuesday at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School
of Law in Indianapolis about efforts to compensate victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse that included an unsuccessful
settlement offer.
More7th Circuit rejects disability appeal
September 7, 2012
Dave StaffordAn Indiana man lost his appeal of denial of Social Security disability benefits Friday at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreCourt correctly ruled toxicology department audit results ‘irrelevant’
September 6, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Hamilton Superior Court properly denied a defendant’s attempt to elicit testimony concerning the reliability of
toxicology test results from the Indiana Department of Toxicology dealing with an audit of tests performed by the department
from 2007 to 2009, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Thursday.
MoreCourts, DCS, Criminal Code Evaluation committees meet this week
September 4, 2012
IL StaffThe Commission on Courts holds its first meeting of the legislative interim Wednesday, and a common theme is the need for
more judges.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.